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Saratoga Springs Visitors Center
297 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-3241
Email: VisitorCenter@spa.net

The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center preserves and promotes the historical, natural and cultural resources and activities that tell the story of the past and present an identity for the future.

Event Calendar

Visitor Center Event Calendar
A Comprehensive Guide To Saratoga Springs Events

Year 'round events and special memories await you in Saratoga Springs. Fairs and festivals abound in all seasons. Each year begins with First Night Saratoga Springs, a fabulous New Year's Eve celebration in historic downtown Saratoga Springs. The first Thursday of each month, the galleries and cafes in downtown Saratoga Springs celebrate the opening of new art exhibits. This includes Saratoga Springs' new art district on Beekman Street, as well as galleries on Broadway. During the summer, Saratoga Springs really comes to life. There are the performances at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center by the New York City Ballet, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and many others. Another summer highlight is racing season at the Saratoga Race Course. For six weeks during July and August, Saratoga Springs is filled with the excitement of horse racing, culminating with the Travers Stakes Race. Throughout the year, there are house tours and special performances. There's always something new and good happening in Saratoga Springs! Here are some resources to help you discover all that's going on in the Spa City!

VISITOR CENTER EVENTS

The Saratoga Springs Visitor Center sponsors a number of events throughout the year, including festivals, concerts, brown bag lunches, and special events commemorating Saratoga Spring's rich heritage. Below is information about upcoming Visitor Center events.

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center and Heritage Area and the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Admission is free.

Thursday, April 21, 2005. "Remembering the Spuyten Duyvil; A Special Saratoga Watering Spot." Mother and daughter will read excerpts from their books depicting memories of a family run business that catered to Saratoga's horse set. 12 Noon, Community Room of the Public Library.

May 12, 2005. "Then and Now: A History of Broadway and Congress Park." Looking at the area once known as the lower village, there will be a comparison made between what was there in the early 19th century and what is there today. Jamie Parillo, Executive Director, Saratoga Springs History Museum. 12 Noon, Community Room of the Public Library.

June 9, 2005. "Woodlawn Park Revisited." Learn about the charm of this private 1500 acre 19th century estate at the north end of Broadway. Mary Jane Pelzer, Heritage Education Outreach Coordinator, Saratoga Springs Visitor Center and Heritage Area, and Bob Jones, Associate Professor of Economics, Skidmore College. 12 Noon, Community Room of the Public Library.


Speakers Carole Ione and Leighla Ford, April 2005.	Melba of Rhumpas and the Wild Things.	Ashton Ellis of the group Pangea

Annual Events At The Visitor Center
Black History Month - February
Chowderfest - February
Diversity Day - June
Solomon Northup Day - July
Multicultural Music - August
Fall Festival - October
Winterfest - December